Emily H.
Emily H.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $22 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Professional belly scratcher
I have over 10 years of experience caring for dogs and cats, including overnight stays, drop-in visits, dog walking, feeding routines, playtime, litter box care, and administering medications. I’ve cared for pets with a variety of personalities and needs — from energetic dogs who need extra exercise to shy cats who need patience and time to feel comfortable. For many years, I provided in-home pet sitting, including staying overnight in clients’ homes and maintaining pets’ normal routines while their owners were away. I currently have two long-term clients whose homes I continue to stay in regularly, but now that I have my own pet at home, I am focusing on drop-in visits and walks for new clients. My goal is always to make pets feel safe, loved, and cared for while keeping their routines as consistent as possible. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pets and your home, and I treat every animal as if they were my own.
Cat care experience
Emily also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in your home, I focus on keeping their routine as normal and comfortable as possible. I follow your instructions closely for feeding schedules, medications, walks, playtime, and any special preferences your pet may have. For drop-in visits, I’ll make sure your pet gets quality attention — including walks, bathroom breaks, meals, fresh water, playtime, cleanup, and lots of affection. I’m also happy to provide updates and photos so you can feel confident knowing your pet is happy and cared for while you’re away. I understand that pets feel most comfortable in familiar surroundings, so my goal is to make your home feel like a safe, stress-free place while you’re gone.
Ratings and reviews
Emily has cared for our cat and our dog for years. She is reliable, compassionate, fun and takes excellent care of our pets. When we need assistance, she is always the first person we ask. You will not be disappointed with Emily!!
Emily has been consistently, over a number of years, providing incredibly loving and awesome care for our dog, Archie. Archie LOVES Emily, probably more than his own family. She's an outdoor person and he loves walks, hikes and runs and she is more than happy to oblige. She's really great about keeping us up to date on his well-being, sending pics and frequent reports of how he's doing. Archie pretty much threateningly barks at anyone that comes into our house, except her and that's due to his comfort with how she keeps him healthy and happy. I really can't say enough good. She's 1000% our go-to and Archie would have no one else! We are really to have Emily as a doggie caregiver for when work or pleasure takes us to places he can't join. Highly recommend Emily as a doggie caregiver!
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Schedule
Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I have a flexible schedule as a personal trainer. I often have breaks throughout the day that allow me to provide midday walks, drop-in visits, and quality time with pets while their owners are away. I’m already used to building my schedule around the needs of others, whether that’s my clients or their pets, and I love having animals as part of my day. Outside of work, I’m an active person who enjoys running and spending time outdoors, so I especially enjoy helping dogs get exercise and enrichment. For cats, I love taking the time to provide calm companionship, playtime, and care that keeps them comfortable in their own home.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsEmily can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Before caring for a pet, I like to learn as much as possible about their routine, personality, and individual needs. Helpful information includes their feeding schedule, exercise routine, favorite activities, temperament, comfort level with new people, and any behaviors or quirks I should be aware of. I also like to know about medications, health concerns, emergency contacts, and anything that helps them feel safe and comfortable while their owner is away. Every pet is different, and understanding their normal routine allows me to provide care that feels familiar, consistent, and stress-free.